Jayson Woodbridge has an interesting history, for the wine world. Born in Canada, beat cancer as a teen, joined the Canadian Infantry and became a paratrooper, had a stint as a derivatives trader and then one day he walked into a winery in Okanagan, British Columbia whereupon he had himself an epiphany. His world changed forever as he moved his family to the Napa Valley and winemaking became his life’s passion. There have been similar stories told of people coming to wine as a completely new vocation, but not many of them can count 12 perfect scores of 100 points from non-other than the Wine Advocate and Mr. Robert Parker. He is also the founder of 100 Acre Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, Cherry Pie wines and, of course, Layer Cake.
A couple of weeks ago, myself along with seven other folks in the Twin Cities wine biz were asked to judge wines for the MN Food & Wine Show. We tasted all wines “blind”, which means we do not know who the producer is, but we do know the type of wine, for example, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot etcetera. After the wines had been tasted and scored the labels were revealed. Best Cabernet Sauvignon; Layer Cake California. Best Chardonnay; Layer Cake Central Coast and best Syrah? You guessed it, Layer Cake Shiraz South Australia. The panel was quite stunned at first and then rather impressed. We think you will be too. Come in and try some of these delicious wines as we are featuring them at all our stores.
| Layer Cake Cabernet Sauvignon California | |
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| The 2014 Layer Cake Cabernet Sauvignon truly expresses the depth and complexity of the grape. Perfumed with violets and wild berries, it shows strong varietal characters and rich, ripe plum fruit. Seamless and elegant, this wine shows big black fruit on the palette, fine grain soft tannins, and a long coffee chocolate finish. | |
| Regular Price $16.99 Rewards Price $12.96 750ml Prices good thru March 30th, 2017 |
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| Layer Cake Shiraz South Australia 2013/14 | |
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The aromas of cocoa, warm spice, and dark fruit are very powerful from the first whiff. In the mouth, the wine is layered with rich blackberry, dark cherries and hints of dark, creamy chocolate ganache. The finish lingers on, hanging on your palette while the fruit and spice flavors slowly change and fade. |
| Regular Price $16.99 Rewards Price $12.96 750ml Prices good thru March 30th, 2017 |
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| Layer Cake Chardonnay Central Coast | |
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The nose is reminiscent of Meyer lemons, preserved then diced up later in the year, wet stones and lime blossoms waft in and out as well. The wine builds in body and texture as it sits in your mouth. Layers of Kaffir lime, guava, and pineapple pour in at first, and then the light creamy texture of whipped lemon curd fills in. The finish is clean and crisp, lingering enough to make you want another sip. |
| Regular Price $14.99 Rewards Price $11.96 750ml Prices good thru March 30th, 2017 |
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| Layer Cake Rosé of Pinot Noir Central Coast | |
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Layer Cake Rosé of Pinot Noir is perfectly pale pink and reminiscent of rose gold liquefied in the glass. Aromas of passion fruit, pink grapefruit, and dried rose petals mingle with the slightest hint of dark chocolate and cranberry. On the palate, tropical flavors of guava and crushed loquat harmonize with field-ripened strawberries, picked fresh for the farmer’s market. The vibrant acidity is layered with pink grapefruit zest, rhubarb, and pineapple that culminates in a bone dry, refreshing finish. |
| Regular Price $14.99 Rewards Price $11.96 750ml Prices good thru March 30th, 2017 |
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